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Australia: LaManna and Premier Fruits merger creates AUD$500M giant

A huge merger in the Australian fruit and vegetable industry has created a company reported to rival the Costa Group in size.
June 27 , 2016

Chile: Patagonian organic blueberry group eyes trade with South Korea, UAE

A collective of organic blueberry growers in the far reaches of southern Chile is hoping to expand export opportunities.
June 27 , 2016

Two Sun World grapes move into commercial production phase

A Sun World executive says there will be 'very substantial volumes' of two branded grapes out of California this year.
June 24 , 2016

U.S.: Rainfall lowers Pacific Northwest cherry forecast

The head of Northwest Cherry Growers says around 17 million boxes of fruit are now likely to be produced in total this season.
June 24 , 2016

China signs agreement allowing Polish apple exports

Following a ceremony in Warsaw this week, the first shipments of Polish apples are expected to arrive in China during the fall.
June 23 , 2016

Zespri triples profit forecast thanks to Gold3 license revenue

New Zealand's kiwifruit marketer has added an additional NZD$50 million to its full-year profit forecast.
June 23 , 2016

Fruitbull gears up for U.S. market entry

A Spanish start-up that offers real-time information on the horticultural market is pushing on with its global expansion plans.
June 23 , 2016

Mexico: San Carlos expects sharp increase in banana volumes

One of Mexico's largest banana growers hopes to greatly expand its sales in Europe and is planning its first organic plantation.
June 22 , 2016

Hazera launches more bell pepper and tomato varieties in Spain

A major Israeli seed company is hoping to further capitalize on Spain's €250 million vegetable market.
June 22 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 24, 2016

Rising supplies of soft citrus in the U.S. market led to prices dropping below 2015 levels during week 24.
June 22 , 2016